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World Cancer Day

In News World Cancer Day is observed every year worldwide on February 4 to raise awareness, and reduce the global impact of cancer. Key Facts Theme 2022: Close the Care Gap National Cancer Awareness Day: 7th November  What is Cancer? It is a disease that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the […]

Iran Nuclear Deal

In News  Western diplomats have set a deadline of later this month to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, signed under President Barack Obama, and dismantled in 2018 by President Donald Trump. About The deal, formally known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is a landmark accord signed between Iran and a coalition of […]

Saffron Bowl Project

In Context North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) under Saffron Bowl Project has identified few locations in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya for saffron cultivation. NECTAR is an autonomous body under the DST in collaboration with the Botany and Horticulture departments of Sikkim Central University implemented a pilot project in Yangyang village of […]

Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM POSHAN)

In Context In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State for Education informed that the Mid-day meal (PM POSHAN) will include millets (coarse grains).  About Flagging “critical” levels of malnutrition and anaemia among children, the Union Government has urged the states to explore the possibility of introducing millets in the mid-day meal […]

Winter Olympics

In News The Russian President, Pakistan Prime Minister, and five Presidents from Central Asia will be heading to China for the opening of the Winter Olympics. About The Russian President will discuss the ongoing crisis with Ukraine with the Chinese President. China has close relations with Russia but has been largely silent on the crisis […]

Budget 2022-23: Inclusive Development

In Context The budget outlines different priorities for taking along all sections on the path of development. Focus Sectors  Here, special attention is being paid to Agriculture & allied sectors and MSMEs to ensure that they are not left behind on the road to development. Agriculture: The focus is on providing support to the farmers […]

Proposal to limit Lokayukta’s Powers

In News  Recently, the Kerala government proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. What are the proposed changes? The cabinet has recommended to the Governor that he promulgate the ordinance, which proposes to give the government powers to “either accept or reject the verdict of the Lokayukta, after giving an opportunity […]

UK and India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

In News Recently, India and the United Kingdom concluded the first round of discussion for the ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA).  About The discussion was conducted over two weeks and included 32 sessions that dealt with 26 policy areas, The discussion spanned over the topics: Customs and trade facilitation,  sanitary and phytosanitary measures,  technical barriers […]

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day

In News Neglected tropical disease day is observed every year on 30th January. It was declared in the 74th World Health Assembly (2021). The proposal to recognise the day was floated by the United Arab Emirates. It was adopted unanimously by the delegates. About Definition: NTDs is an umbrella term that refers to 20 medically […]

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

In Context The Economic Survey 2021-22 has called for a standardised framework for Cross-Border insolvency as the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Need The IBC currently does not allow for automatic recognition of any insolvency proceedings in other countries.  The present provisions lead to uncertainty of outcomes of claims for creditors, debtors and other stakeholders […]